Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued October 6 at 9:11AM EDT until October 6 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 6, 2026 - 6:11am
Expires:
October 6, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet
expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Georgia Beaches, Beaufort, and Coastal Jasper.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant beach erosion is also possible,
especially around times of high tide.
Instruction:
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
Area Description:
Coastal Bryan; Coastal Chatham; Coastal Liberty; Coastal McIntosh; Beaufort; Coastal Jasper
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov